Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
Some 100 Malindo Airways staff have reportedly filed a representation with the Industrial Relations Department for unfair dismissal after their contracts were prematurely terminated during the movement control order (MCO).
Online portal The Malaysian Insight (TMI) quoted an internal letter which informed employees – some whose contracts were not due to expire for another two years – of their sudden termination.
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